Rework Specialist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform soldering and rework tasks on electronic assemblies.
• Work under the direction of the production supervisor or lead.
• Maintain required production rates and workflows.
• Function effectively under time pressure.
• Collaborate positively with co-workers.
• Follow written manufacturing processes and instructions.
• Work in compliance with OSHA, SDS, and company safety policies.
• Sit or stand for extended periods during soldering tasks.
• Work under a microscope with excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Interpret PCB assembly drawings and instructions accurately.
• Complete component identification training.
• Perform standard component removal and replacement tasks under moderate supervision with high accuracy.
• Remove and replace components using hot air, Pace IR systems, Air-Vac systems, or other standard methods.
• Perform basic through-hole, surface-mount (SMT), and wire soldering.
• Perform visual inspections to identify solder defects and bridging.
• Perform wire tinning and use manual solder-removal tools.

Requirement

• IPC-A-610 certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimal industry experience required for performing standard tasks.
• 2–3 years of industry soldering and rework experience required for complex tasks.
• 3–5+ years of industry experience or equivalent required for advanced tasks.

Qualifications

• ITAR Compliance: Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Individual).
• Certifications: Active IPC-7711/7721 and J-STD-001 certifications are mandatory.
• Handling & Quality Control: Demonstrated understanding and direct experience with: Handling of Moisture Sensitive SMT Components (MSD), Control of Non-conforming Product, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and Damage mitigation, Proper handling of electronic assemblies (ESD control and physical care).
• Equipment: Operation of Air-Vac or Pace IR systems.
• Math & Logic: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages; ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.